Franconian Switzerland
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Where to stay in Franconian Switzerland
Nuremberg Old Town
Historic sites, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, take in top sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
Mitte
Noted for its historic sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Marienvorstadt
If you're passing through Marienvorstadt, you may want to check out its historic sites. From there, jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn to see more of the area.
Südstadt
Südstadt is well-liked for its coffeehouses and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around.
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Very well located hotel which is well appointed. The staff very helpful and bread was fabulous. I just think in a hotel of this size more lifts are needed.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Best Western Hotel Nuernberg City West
Clean and modern. Staff was very helpful. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
Holiday Inn - the niu, Leo Nuremberg by IHG
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Great room! Washer/Dryer in the room was amazing!
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Eco Smart Apartments Premium City
Precise instructions were very clear. Clean room and the kitchenette was a nice touch.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
It was a bit cols in the room
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Old Town Bamberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Nuremberg Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Old Town Hall
Learn about the local history of Old Town Bamberg when you take a trip to Old Town Hall. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
